Nigerian Afrobeats icon David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, paid a touching tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, on his wedding day by donning specially crafted cufflinks featuring the young boy’s image.
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known by his stage name Davido, has once again stirred emotions by honouring the memory of his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, in a deeply personal and touching way. On his wedding day, the award-winning singer wore custom-made cufflinks engraved with Ifeanyi’s image, symbolising that his beloved child remained close to his heart on one of the most important days of his life.
Davido shares photo to honor late son
Davido shared a photo of the sentimental accessory via his Instagram Story on Sunday, giving fans a glimpse into the private moment. The image was posted during his lavish white wedding ceremony to his longtime partner, Chioma Rowland, held in Miami, United States.
The emotional tribute came as part of a grand wedding celebration that followed their traditional marriage ceremony in 2024. The white wedding attracted a long list of high-profile guests from across Nigeria’s business, political, and entertainment sectors. Fellow music stars such as Adekunle Gold, Teni, and Zlatan Ibile were in attendance, having also joined the couple for an exclusive pre-wedding dinner.
Davido reveals cost of wedding
In a candid conversation, Davido revealed the sheer scale and extravagance of the wedding, disclosing that the event cost an eye-watering $3.7 million (approximately ₦5.6 billion).
“We spent $3.7 million in cash. You should know what we’re doing. It’s crazy,” he remarked.
The Miami celebration was not only a lavish union of love but also a moment of deep reflection for the couple, particularly Davido, who has remained open about the heartbreak of losing his son. His decision to wear the cufflinks served as a poignant reminder of Ifeanyi’s lasting presence in his life, even in times of joy.
This meaningful gesture adds to a long list of ways Davido has honoured his son’s memory, reinforcing the emotional depth behind his often flamboyant public persona.
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